My husband's grandmother came from Germany, so I was inspired to keep the German cooking traditions going in our family. This skillet dinner is one of the dishes she made. --Lucy Bradshaw New Bern, North Carolina
Here's a spicy Texas favorite. Black-eyed peas and black beans are marinated in a fiery, flavorful mixture. This is great with tortilla chips or bread -- and plenty of cold iced tea!
This simple, fresh pasta dish makes a great light lunch or supper, especially when the freshest tomatoes and herbs are in season. Just toss hot cooked pasta in a light vinegar and oil dressing with the tomatoes, and serve with freshly shredded Parmesan.
I keep my kitchen stocked with fruits and vegetables. Potatoes are great to have on hand because they're nutritious and low in fat. Oregano seasons this side dish dressed up with onions, peppers and tomatoes. --Connie Thomas of Jensen, Utah
